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title: "PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043491"
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# PS/21/126 - Provision of Vision Testing Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043491

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has initiated a contract titled "Provision of Vision Testing Services" with the intent to procure visual field and visual acuity testing services. The procurement process is in the award stage, and the key dates include the tender end date on 26th February 2024 and the contract signing on 9th December 2024. The contract aims to facilitate the medical fitness assessment of drivers through national coverage in Great Britain. The main industry category is optician services (CPV code 85160000), with a focus on services provided by qualified optometrists and opticians. The total value of the contract, excluding VAT, is GBP 12,340,000, reflecting an amendment from the originally stated value. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, accessible for electronic and written submission.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for optical service providers capable of delivering comprehensive national coverage. It is highly suited for businesses with expertise in visual field testing, visual acuity assessment, and managing extensive customer bases through a central hub. The contract encourages the formation of consortiums and sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), thus providing a collaborative environment for diverse business engagements. The awarded supplier, Specsavers Optical Superstores Limited, exemplifies the type of large-scale, proficient service providers deemed suitable for this contract.

## Notice

A contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires a contract which will deliver visual field and visual acuity testing service by qualified and trained optometrists/opticians to assist the Authority in determining a drivers medical fitness to hold a driving licence. The successful supplier must be capable of carrying out both Group 1 and Group 2 Visual Field Standard Tests and be able to provide national coverage throughout Great Britain. Suppliers may consider the creation of consortiums and sub-contracting with Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) to ensure delivery. DVLA require a central supplier hub to manage our customer base and for our internal stakeholders to have one central point of contact. Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents.

Options: Two x 12 month extension options

Renewal: Awaiting Business Decision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039922-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Awaiting Business Decision |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECSAVERS OPTICAL SUPERSTORES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85160000 - Optician services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2024 at 13:26 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039922-2024
- 10 Dec 2024 at 15:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039776-2024
- 25 Jan 2024 at 14:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002605-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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